Stencilers visualize scope of loss during D-Day invasions

June 6 marks the 70th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy, or "D-Day," the historic landing of Allied troops in German-occupied France during World War II.

PHOTO: Public domain

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D-Day marked the most decisive battle against Hitler's troops on the Western Front and began the drive that ultimately destroyed the Nazi regime.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

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The Invasion of Normandy was the largest air, land and seaborne invasion in history that included more than 5,000 ships, 11,000 airplanes and more than 150,000 servicemen from the U.S., Britain and Canada.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

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When the assault was done, about 9,000 civilians and soldiers from both sides had died on the French shoreline.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

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In September 2013, on what's known as Peace Day, British artists Jamie Wardley and Andy Moss and hundreds of volunteers made a visual representation of the size and scope of that loss.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

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The group took to the beaches of Normandy with rakes and stencils to etch 9,000 silhouettes into the sand to represent those who died on D-Day.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

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The stenciling that was part of "The Fallen Project" expanded throughout the day, according to Wardley, who said about 60 volunteers eventually turned into nearly 500 as local residents came to help with the monstrous undertaking.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

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Wardley said the stencils only lasted a few hours before the tide washed them away, but he said they proved to be a stark reminder of the sacrifice that was given that day.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

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To find out more about The Fallen Project, click here. You can also learn more about the Invasion of Normandy and its historical significance by clicking here.

June 6 marks the 70th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy, or "D-Day," the historic landing of Allied troops in German-occupied France during World War II.

PHOTO: Public domain

D-Day marked the most decisive battle against Hitler's troops on the Western Front and began the drive that ultimately destroyed the Nazi regime.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

The Invasion of Normandy was the largest air, land and seaborne invasion in history that included more than 5,000 ships, 11,000 airplanes and more than 150,000 servicemen from the U.S., Britain and Canada.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

When the assault was done, about 9,000 civilians and soldiers from both sides had died on the French shoreline.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

In September 2013, on what's known as Peace Day, British artists Jamie Wardley and Andy Moss and hundreds of volunteers made a visual representation of the size and scope of that loss.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

The group took to the beaches of Normandy with rakes and stencils to etch 9,000 silhouettes into the sand to represent those who died on D-Day.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

The stenciling that was part of "The Fallen Project" expanded throughout the day, according to Wardley, who said about 60 volunteers eventually turned into nearly 500 as local residents came to help with the monstrous undertaking.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

Wardley said the stencils only lasted a few hours before the tide washed them away, but he said they proved to be a stark reminder of the sacrifice that was given that day.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

To find out more about The Fallen Project, click here. You can also learn more about the Invasion of Normandy and its historical significance by clicking here.

June 6 marks the 70th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy, or "D-Day," the historic landing of Allied troops in German-occupied France during World War II.

PHOTO: Public domain

D-Day marked the most decisive battle against Hitler's troops on the Western Front and began the drive that ultimately destroyed the Nazi regime.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

The Invasion of Normandy was the largest air, land and seaborne invasion in history that included more than 5,000 ships, 11,000 airplanes and more than 150,000 servicemen from the U.S., Britain and Canada.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

When the assault was done, about 9,000 civilians and soldiers from both sides had died on the French shoreline.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

In September 2013, on what's known as Peace Day, British artists Jamie Wardley and Andy Moss and hundreds of volunteers made a visual representation of the size and scope of that loss.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

The group took to the beaches of Normandy with rakes and stencils to etch 9,000 silhouettes into the sand to represent those who died on D-Day.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

The stenciling that was part of "The Fallen Project" expanded throughout the day, according to Wardley, who said about 60 volunteers eventually turned into nearly 500 as local residents came to help with the monstrous undertaking.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

Wardley said the stencils only lasted a few hours before the tide washed them away, but he said they proved to be a stark reminder of the sacrifice that was given that day.

PHOTO: Jamie Wardley

To find out more about The Fallen Project, click here. You can also learn more about the Invasion of Normandy and its historical significance by clicking here.